CM290 Public Speaking I   (3.00 cr.)

Informed by classical rhetoric, students become skilled in the Jesuit tradition of eloquentia perfecta: clear thought delivered eloquently. Students research topics online and in the library, then practice speaking individually and in teams to inform and to persuade. These speeches are followed by supportive critiques by both the instructor and other students. Topics for speeches are drawn from students' choices of political, cultural, and social issues. Students also attend campus lectures to analyze their content and delivery. This class prepares students for oral presentations in other classes and in the world and builds confidence and ability to speak in public. (Fall/Spring)